Hurricane Harvey Aftermath

After the floodwaters receded following Hurricane Harvey last summer, Kenny and Susan Zapalac found a lot of stuff from La Grange that washed up on their property, which is located along the Colorado River at the end of Zapalac Road near Ellinger, including a 500 gallon propane tank.

Fayette County is seeking $2.5 million in federal funds to buyout homes that were flooded after Hurricane Harvey. In addition, the county is seeking state funds to provide flooded homeowners with $150,000 grants to demolish and raise their homes.

While area church volunteers are serving food to the La Grange evacuees still affected by Hurricane Harvey, other volunteers are helping the evacuees by rebuilding their homes that have been flood ravaged.

Flood evacuees Virginia and Daniel Olenick ate lasagne last Thursday evening at the Food and Fellowship event in the VFW Hall. It was hosted by area church volunteers from the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn and Sts.Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Plum.

A few false rumors concerning the August flood have been floating around La Grange. Last Friday the Record spoke with La Grange assistant city manager Frank Menefee, who dispelled the false information.